02/08/2024
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02/08/2024
Police claim suspected drug syndicate bosses Wei Wang and Michael Kustic banded together to help pay alleged underling Charles King's legal fees, having been warned he would otherwise "tell on us all": https://shorturl.at/okXXe
02/08/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Worried an underling was going to “tell on us all”, the suspected heads of two massive drug supply syndicates allegedly banded together to help pay the man’s legal fees.
The suspected heads of two massive drug supply syndicates allegedly banded together to help pay an underling’s legal fees, after being warned he would otherwise “tell on us all”.
02/08/2024
Gungahlin's Caitlin Turnbull has scored an incredible eight tries in four games for Wenty. FULL LIST: https://bit.ly/3Wr5aHs
02/08/2024
A young man has been charged over a crash that left three passengers dead about an hour's drive from Canberra last weekend, with police alleging his licence had been suspended.
A young man has been charged after a car crash that left three passengers dead in rural NSW last weekend, with police alleging he drove while his licence was suspended.
01/08/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Weiqing Liu was going to serve just 16 months behind bars for s*xual offences involving six women. Now, the ACT's top court has intervened and increased the disgraced masseur's sentence: https://shorturl.at/ox13Z
01/08/2024
An Aussie bus driver who was struggling to pay down his debt after his repayments doubled has revealed the steps he took to become mortgage free 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ynu0dV
01/08/2024
Gunners sharpshooter James Toohey is key for Canberra's chances of a grand final spot. FULL RANKINGS: https://bit.ly/4dqEmhv
01/08/2024
EXCLUSIVE: The ACT's top court has more than doubled the minimum period a serial s*x offender must spend behind bars for ra**ng three clients and indecently assaulting three more.
The ACT’s top court has increased a serial s*x offender’s jail sentence by about two years, while also more than doubling the minimum period the masseur must serve behind bars.
01/08/2024
Raiders young gun Owen Hromow is one of a number of Canberra players to reach Flegg. FULL LIST: https://bit.ly/3zTRux9
31/07/2024
A south coast town is in mourning after what was supposed to be a fun weekend away to Canberra for two couples to attend a 21st birthday turned to heartbreak.
Everyone knows everyone in country towns, so when tragedy strikes it hits extra hard.
31/07/2024
EXCLUSIVE: The River Seine is so filthy, Olympians weren't allowed to swim in it. But Aussie inventor Michel Fathallah recently drank from it, in front of horrified Parisians, with the help of his new invention: https://shorturl.at/NqJlB
31/07/2024
The shattered father of one of three victims of a horror crash at Tarago has made a tragic revelation about his daughter. 💔💔 Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4d6Bvuy
31/07/2024
Xavier Cacciotti is one of a host of Raiders to have made the rise to Jersey Flegg this year. FULL LIST: https://bit.ly/3zTRux9
30/07/2024
O'Connor Knights SC have a huge battle ahead of them tonight as they face 2022 champions Macarthur FC in the Australia Cup Round of 32.
Check out the full preview ⚽👇
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30/07/2024
The father of a young woman — who was killed alongside her two friends in a horrific crash near Goulburn — has spoken of the “absolute tragedy”.
A young man who was allegedly behind the wheel during a horror crash in the state’s south is under police guard in hospital, recovering in the knowledge his girlfriend, and two of their friends, are all dead.
29/07/2024
Canberra recorded 10 property sales above $1 million last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
A four-bedroom unit in Forrest was the most expensive sale reported in Canberra last week.
29/07/2024
Laura Haworth was just 23 when she went missing in January 2008. Police have now formed Strike Force Viking to investigate her disappearance, revealing they suspect the mother-of-two "met with foul play": https://shorturl.at/9AOVY
29/07/2024
Goulburn City's Bronte Willdin is a hard running front rower with the motor to go all day. FULL LIST: https://bit.ly/3WnqfE3
29/07/2024
Detectives in the ACT and NSW have joined forces to investigate the 2008 disappearance of a young mother, revealing their fears about her fate for the first time.
Detectives in the ACT and NSW have joined forces to investigate the 2008 disappearance of a missing mother, revealing for the first time that they suspect she “met with foul play”.
29/07/2024
Erindale College's Cooper Johnston produced one of the tries of the ASSRL. WATCH NOW: https://bit.ly/3Yin6qA
28/07/2024
Police are investigating if speed played a role in a shocking triple-fatal, single-vehicle crash about an hour’s drive from Canberra.
Three people have died in a horror single-vehicle crash in the Southern Tablelands, with the driver of the car taken to hospital and police investigating if speed played a role in the fatal incident.
26/07/2024
Wei Wang is behind bars after a series of raids across Canberra's north allegedly uncovered more than $5m worth of steroids and tablets. Here's what we know: https://shorturl.at/B8BUp
26/07/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Military magistrate Michael Cowen KC has referred the handling of Flight Lieutenant Sharon Aldrich's case to the inspector-general of the Australian Defence Force. Here's why: https://shorturl.at/7comG
26/07/2024
Police claim to have seized more than $5m worth of steroids and tablets during ACT raids targeting an alleged drug distribution network, which is said to have promoted its products on bodybuilding forums before posting them to customers across the country.
Police claim to have seized more than $5m worth of anabolic steroids and tablets during raids targeting an alleged drug distribution network, which is said to have promoted its products on bodybuilding forums before posting them to customers across the country.
26/07/2024
Highfields junior Bailey Nash is one of a number of Raiders to get the call up to Flegg this year. FULL LIST: https://bit.ly/3zTRux9
26/07/2024
EXCLUSIVE: The inspector-general of the Australian Defence Force will be asked to review the conduct of a case involving air force members and a Hawaiian hotel hot tub.
A military magistrate has referred the handling of a matter involving air force members and a Hawaiian hotel hot tub to the inspector-general of the Australian Defence Force, saying “the conduct of the proceedings gives me cause for concern”.
25/07/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Sharon Aldrich's defending officers claimed she had been subjected to "a disgusting and wicked act". A military court couldn't rule out the possibility ⚖️ https://shorturl.at/XlfuL
25/07/2024
EXCLUSIVE: A Defence Force magistrate has cleared an accused air force officer of prejudicial conduct, having been unable to rule out the possibility she was the victim of a “disgusting” act in a Hawaiian hotel hot tub.
A Royal Australian Air Force officer has been cleared of prejudicial conduct after a court found she may have been “a victim of s*xual predation” in a Hawaiian hotel hot tub.
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EXCLUSIVE 👷🏗️ Four construction businesses across the state have fallen into liquidation every day in the last financial year – as NSW tradies make up more than half of all trade-based insolvencies across the country. See why industry leaders and surviving business owners say they need help 👉 https://bit.ly/3zkDg8s
Police are seeking the public’s help after they allege a knife wielding man was thwarted by a good Samaritan armed with a snack shelf at a Mitchell bottle shop. 🚨🤯 WATCH THE FULL VIDEO ➡ https://bit.ly/4bStDMR
#UPDATE Police are investigating following a pursuit along the Monaro Hwy on Monday. 🚨 A NSW Police spokeswoman said officers tried to stop the driver of a dark blue or grey Mitsubishi Triton ute at Bredbo about 1pm however when the driver failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated. 🚔 The chase went through Bredbo and Colinton before it was terminated due to safety concerns. 🚓 As inquiries continue, anyone who might have information or dash cam footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 📞
Reels of dangerous driving promoted by hoon pages in Canberra are flooding Instagram with one of the territory’s top road cops speaking about the possible punishments that await these drivers. ❌🚨 READ MORE ➡ https://bit.ly/3SzIdQC
Wild footage has emerged of the moment a mother stopped an allegedly violent robbery at Gungahlin Marketplace while holding her child’s hand. 🤯📹 WATCH THE FULL VIDEO ➡ https://bit.ly/42DgTWj
Police continue to search for missing Gordon man Timothy Lyons who hasn’t been seen or heard for almost two months, releasing footage of a man who may be able to help in their investigation. 📹 Read the latest ➡ https://bit.ly/4bqVS5f
CCTV footage has revealed the “Days Of Our Lives saga” which led to a man being pushed to the ground by a Yass dad while dining out in Braddon. 📹🚨 WATCH THE FULL VIDEO ➡ https://bit.ly/3SHIeD7
What a close call! 🤯 ACT Policing is reminding motorists about their responsibilities when passing cyclists following an incident in Canberra. 🚲 Newly released footage shows a cyclist traveling along State Circle on September 19, 2023 when a truck approaches from behind and passes very close to the cyclist. 🚛 Road rules say cars passing cyclists were required to leave one metre distance between them if the posted speed limit is up to 60km/h, and one and a half metres if the posted speed limit is above 60km/h. 🚗 If drivers cannot pass a cyclist safely, they should slow down and wait until it is safe to do so, leaving the required distance. 🚨 Drivers were urged to be considerate and vigilant around vulnerable road users such as cyclists, with fines and demerit points on the cards for those who fail to follow the road rules. 💲
More than 130 surrendered and seized firearms were destroyed by ACT Policing on Wednesday as part of the ongoing firearms amnesty and police operations. 🔫 More than 620 firearms have been surrendered to police since the permanent Firearms Amnesty began on July 1, 2021. The destroyed weapons this week included handguns, shotguns, rifles and gel blasters. 🚨 ACT Policing Inspector Dennis Gellatly said unregistered and illegal firearms posed a great threat to the community. 👮♂️ “Weapons such rifles, handguns and gel blasters (which are made to very closely resemble conventional firearms) are illegal to own in the ACT and police continue to seize them,” Inspector Gellatly said. 🚫 “Removing these weapons from the community means they can’t be used for criminal activity such as aggravated burglaries or violent assaults.” 🚓 People wanting to surrender their firearms or firearm-related items can call the ACT Firearms Registry on 02 5162 9076 or [email protected]. 📞
How good was this! 🎆 Canberra has been treated to a series of drone shows this Australia Day weekend at at Lake Burley Griffin. 🎉 Saturday night will be its last instalment, with shows starting at 8.30pm, 9.30pm and 10.30pm. ✨ Good viewing spots include Commonwealth Park and Questacon.
A manhunt has begun for a firebug who set fire to three cars in Queanbeyan including a $125,000 luxury vehicle which exploded into flames. 🚨🔥 WATCH THE FULL VIDEO ➡ https://bit.ly/3O3uPCE
Disturbing footage has emerged of another security guard allegedly attacking a reveller at Canberra’s Summernats car festival. 📹🚨 SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT ➡ https://bit.ly/41XfRE6
There is a heavy police presence at the National Zoo and Aquarium in Yarralumla this afternoon following the discovery of a woman's body. 🚔 Read the latest ➡ https://bit.ly/41qY9IN
CALLING ALL FITNESS FANS 🏋️♀️ Do you know a dedicated personal trainer? 🤸♀️ We're searching for Canberra's best PT and we need your help! Nominate your choice by dropping their name, location and business in a message directly to our page. 💻
CALLING ALL FITNESS FANS 🏋️♀️ Do you know a dedicated personal trainer? 🤸♀️ We're searching for Canberra's best PT and we need your help! Nominate your choice by dropping their name, photo, location and business in a message directly to our page. 💻 Nominations close on November 23.
The Australian Federal Police lauded their Turkish counterparts this week for the arrest of one of Australia's most wanted men as part of a major crackdown on the Comanchero bikie gang. ☪🚨 Details here ➡ https://bit.ly/3shudSm
CCTV footage has revealed the moment a ‘civic minded’ neighbour was attacked with a sword after a burglary in Macquarie. 📹🚨 WATCH THE FULL VIDEO ➡ https://bit.ly/3MlLDEj
A woman faced court yesterday after she allegedly ran onto the tarmac at Canberra Airport in a move that stunned onlookers. ✈😳 Details here ➡ https://bit.ly/3FGkOqy Video 📹 TheFullDen
NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have had charges against them dismissed this morning following their arrest outside Fiction nightclub in February, with the pair speaking outside court in Canberra following the huge development. 🏉🏛 Read the latest ➡ https://bit.ly/3QFI3Hy
What a tree-mendous fall! 😳🌲 A Chifley resident's CCTV has captured the moment a huge gum tree fell in their street on Sunday night. Thankfully no one was injured. Video 📽 Michael Cerne
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